VBODA Service Awards

Nominate Someone for One of the Awards

(include in your email - name of nominee, which award you are nominating for,

justification for the nomination, your name (you must be an active member of MENC/VMEA/VBODA) and contact information)

Philip J. Fuller Service Award

In honor of Philip J. Fuller, who was instrumental in the organization of VBODA and served as President of VBODA (1953-56) and as Assistant Manual Editor for over thirty years, an annual award for service to VBODA is presented at the All-Virginia Band and Orchestra concert. Nominations are made by VBODA members, and are submitted to the VBODA Executive Board. The Board determines the recipient. Selection criteria are as follows:

• Dedication toward the advancement of instrumental music in Virginia
• Active involvement in VBODA or VBODA-related activities (nominee must be a current or former VBODA member)
• Professional accomplishments
• Length of service to VBODA
• Must be nominated by a VBODA member

C. Sidney Berg Award

Established in 1988 for outstanding service to VBODA, the VBODA Sidney Berg Award is presented to recognize those who have made significant contributions to the Commonwealth, but are not necessarily members of VBODA. In 1994, the general membership unanimously agreed to name the VBODA Service Award in honor of Sidney Berg, President 1948-50 and Manual Editor from 1947 until his death in 2000. Nominations are made by VBODA members and are submitted to the VBODA Executive Board. The Board determines the recipient. Selection criteria are as follows:

• Dedication toward the advancement of instrumental music in Virginia
• Active involvement in VBODA or VBODA-related activities (nominee must be a current or former VBODA member)
• Professional accomplishments
• Length of service to VBODA
• Must be nominated by a VBODA member